A Domino Effect

In our What People Are Cooking column, see how our recipes turned out in other cooks' kitchens. Every week we choose a dish that several food bloggers made and feature it here with photos and links. Share your own experience; submit your blog.

With just butter, bay leaves, and two types of salt, an ordinary sack of potatoes turns into an impressive dish. Pop it into the oven, make a drink, fire the entree, and a few hours later you've got a haute but rustic side that goes with almost anything. Chef Francis Mallmann, the dish's creator, might've wanted the meticulous rows to be admired before eating, but we can't resist sticking our forks into the golden brown squares as soon as they hit the table. See what bloggers thought below. --Chris Malloy#### Bloggers' Versions:

The Meaning of Pie: "Isn't it gorgeous? The visual effect of the layered potatoes thrills me. What's more... this is a very simple dish...The BA test kitchen put together a very doable menu for a dinner party. Their version of these potatoes are peeled, squared off and very geometric and appealing."

Del-icious: "I found them interesting due to their cute shape and also for the fact that as many as 24 bay leaves are used to impart that floral flavour that only bay leaves have."

2 Peas in a Blog: "They look like they took hours, are easy to assemble and taste amazing. The original recipe suggests you could roast them one to two hours ahead and serve them at room temperature, I love recipes like this when I'm entertaining. It's so nice to have a few dishes on a menu that can be prepared ahead of time and don't require any fussing when it's time to get the rest of the meal on the table."

Special Recipes: "Sophisticated, rectangular-cut potatoes are a great way to dress up classic roast potatoes. And, with tons of bay leaves, hints of garlic, and plenty of butter, these tasty potatoes almost melt in your mouth. Crisp, buttery, and super delicious, this is an easy roast potato recipe that's sure to impress."

Ciao, Cucina: "Whether you call 'em Roasted Domino Potatoes or just plain 'taters, these are KEEPERS. So easy, so beautiful, so yummy."